Pitz Quattrone
About
There is only one Pitz Quattrone. Maverick player, craftsman, and inspiring teacher of the ancient native Australian instrument, the didgeridoo/yidaki. A writer of songs, from tragic to comic and everything in between. He is a dynamic frontman who can bring an audience to its feet with his singing, playing, and whirling rock-funk extravaganzas. Whether manic and hilarious or as severe as a heart attack, Pitz Quattrone is genuinely one-of-a-kind.
Since the early 1990s, Pitz has been honing his chops and credentials. He has become the 'go-to guy' for performing, teaching, and hand-crafting didgeridoos. He has toured from Greenland to Africa and throughout the U.S., performing solo and with top artists such as the Ronstadt Brothers (Linda's nephews), Dark Star Orchestra, Senegalese superstar Baaba Maal’s band, his band The Freelancers, and his humorous act: Harv Darvis—Inferior Lounge Singer.
Teaching Style
Since the early 1990s, Pitz has developed a goal-oriented, easy-to-learn, fun curriculum for playing the didgeridoo. It all starts with flapping your lips! Anyone can play the didgeridoo; anyone can circular breathe. With his encouraging and relaxed approach, Pitz has successfully taught 1000s of people of all ages worldwide to learn to play the didgeridoo.
What students say about Pitz:
"Pitz Quattrone is a wonderful, inventive, patient, and fun teacher of the didgeridoo. I was drawn to his class to help reduce my sleep apneas, and I'm delighted that I'm getting to learn to play a musical instrument in the bargain." – Mischul Brownstone, Didge student and Feldenkrais teacher, GCFP.
"Playing the Didgeridoo gave me energy due to the vibrations; it produced a better vocal quality to my singing due to the relaxed lip flapping and increased breath control." - Judi Byron, Didge student and Harp therapist.
"I will miss my Didgeridoo class. Bring Pitz back when he is available. He is a kind and patient teacher; I will miss him. Now to practice." - Susan Rogers, Didge student.
"I can make sounds out of the didge now, and I'm trying to get circular breathing. I think I can eventually get the hang of it. If Trombone Shorty can do it, why shouldn't I?" - Will Larsen, Didge student.
Credentials & Affiliations
Pitz's diverse musical work has been featured on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, NPR, and Dr. Demento to name a few.
- Massamba Diop, Lead Drummer in Baaba Maal's band and on the Wakanda/Black Panther soundtracks, says, "Pitz Quattrone in action, the man always gives the best of him."
- David Dahwurr Hudson, General Manager of the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park in Queensland, Australia, endorses Pitz.
- Pete Seeger once asked Pitz, "How do you keep breathing while playing for so long?" Answer: Circular Breathing




